Intro to Paralegal Studies Practice

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What are the essential elements required for a valid gift in law?

Offer, acceptance, and consideration
Offer, acceptance, and delivery
Intention, delivery, and intention to create legal relations
Intent, condition, and delivery

The correct answer is: Offer, acceptance, and delivery

A valid gift in law requires three essential elements: intention, delivery, and acceptance. The donor must intend to make the gift, there must be an actual or symbolic delivery of the gift to the recipient, and the recipient must accept the gift. The choice indicating offer, acceptance, and delivery is closely aligned with the requirements for forming a contract, which involves consideration as a separate component, but a gift does not need consideration. In the context of gifts, consideration refers to something of value exchanged, which is not necessary for a valid gift since it is given without expectation of anything in return. Moreover, while intention is a crucial component, the option mentioning intention to create legal relations pertains more to contracts rather than gifts. Therefore, while delivery is critical, the absence of legal relations as a requirement makes the option focused on delivery and the intention to deliver more accurate in the context of gifts. In summary, the correct choice highlights the three elements necessary for a valid gift in law: intention, acceptance of the gift by the donee, and actual delivery of the gift.